Palentino leads the way for Weir quinella in Makybe Diva
The Darren Weir juggernaut continues to roll on, the champion trainer landing a one-two in the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington to make it two out of two for the stable in group 1 races run in Victoria so far this season But the result was not quite what most punters expected, as Weir's four-year-old Palentino, a $9 shot, got the better of the red-hot favourite ($2.05) Black Heart Bart. In charge: Mark Zahra steers Palentino to victory over Black Heart Bart in the Makybe Diva Stakes at Fle..>> view originalWallabies v Springboks: player ratings
IT was a reassuring night for the Wallabies in Brisbane. Find out who starred and who slumped in our player ratings.ISRAEL FOLAU 7Typically excellent under the high ball but still struggling to make an impact with the ball. The sense of his move closer to the front line continues to present itself.WALLABIES END SLUMPFIVE THINGS WE LEARNEDmedia_cameraIsrael Folau wasn’t quite the force Australia wanted.DANE HAYLETT-PETTY 7Looked like he began to believe he belonged at Test level. Searched for wor..>> view originalAFL lands huge NRL blow with Sydney Swans v GWS Giants qualifying final
The AFL landed a gigantic blow to rugby league in Sydney on Saturday with 60,222 gathering to watch GWS win their maiden qualifying final over the Swans.This was the biggest AFL crowd at ANZ Stadium since 2007 and dwarfed the NRL's best effort for a club game this year, the 38,192 who turned out to watch South Sydney lost to Canterbury in round four. Crowd pleasers: Lachie Whitfield and the Giants rose for the occasion at ANZ Stadium Photo: Getty Images And it all came on a day where the..>> view originalArcher backs refs after NRL's week from hell
THE NRL’s whistle blowers continue to face confusion and frustration from fans and footballers but referees boss Tony Archer insists the men in the middle are doing just fine.Archer’s public backing of the referee ranks follows Friday’s mistake-riddled finals match between Brisbane and the Gold Coast at Suncorp Stadium.The Titans were on the end of a number of contentious calls against the Broncos, which left coach Neil Henry fuming post-match.Geyer: Anthony Griffin is better than I thoughtCante..>> view originalStorm edge out Cowboys in absorbing qualifying final at AAMI Park
MELBOURNE Storm coach Craig Bellamy has paid tribute to its side “going to another level†in Saturday night’s qualifying final win over North Queensland.The 16-10 win over the reigning premier has secured Storm a direct passage through to the preliminary final.Bellamy said his players responded to the lift in finals pressure and intensity. “I thought they (the players) were tremendous tonight,” he said.“We were really good last week but we got a little bit untidy in the last 15 minutes, bu..>> view originalPatrick Dangerfield says Geelong's win over Hawthorn the best feeling he's had
I TRIED to get hold of Harry Taylor, but he was charging around the MCG like a madman.My eyes then locked on to Tom Lonergan - and the two blokes looking for someone to hold had found each other.I laugh now because I can’t even remember what we were saying.MATCH REPORT: HAWK HEARTBREAK AS CATS CLAIM EPIC WINARCH-RIVALS: ANOTHER EPIC CHAPTER IN BEAUTIFUL RIVALRYHAWKS COACH: CLARKO SEES SILVER LINING IN LOSSCATS COACH: SCOTT FULL OF PRIDE FOR FIGHTING CATSWe were just going berserk and screaming i..>> view originalAFL fans furious after Jetstar delays, then cancels flight ahead of Swans v Giants game
The family of Greater Western Sydney Giants co-captain Callan Ward were "crying all morning" ahead of Saturday afternoon's qualifying final in Sydney after Jetstar delayed their flight for two hours, and then cancelled it at the last minute.Ward's sister, Mickayla Ward, had booked a 10.15am Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Sydney on Saturday with her mum, aunt and uncle to see the Giants play in their first final. More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide GWS have n..>> view originalSaracino Stakes his spring claim, but Baker unsure of his best trip
Flemington's famous "straight six" can be a trap for inexperienced youngsters used to running around a bend and taking a lead from a rail.Kiwi trainer Murray Baker was concerned that his progressive three-year-old Saracino might struggle to adapt to the contours of the straight 1200 metres at headquarters, a course and distance not encountered anywhere else in Australia. Damien Oliver riding Saracino defeats Craig Williams riding Archives (L) in Race 5, The Danehill Stakes during Melbourne..>> view originalSeven key moments from the Sharks 16-14 win over the Raiders
WE take a look at the seven moments that mattered most in the Sharks absorbing 16-14 win over the Raiders.1) Edrick Lee puts it downThe Raiders started hotter than hot. After a Viking clap that would have rocked the walls of Valhalla, Canberra managed to convert early possession into a try under the bar for Josh Hodgson and a long-range effort for Jordan Rapana. Hodgson was in sparkling touch. After another strong set, Sam Williams hoisted a kick which was claimed by Edrick Lee.media_cameraEdric..>> view originalAdelaide v North Melbourne: Kangaroos bow out, so do veterans
For two months, North Melbourne were clinging on. For two more hours at the Adelaide Oval, they clung some more. But like a man with his fingernails dug into the ledge of a cliff, they had to let go eventually. More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide Crows end Roos' season Giants monster battered Swans The best niggle from Swans v Giants Bulldogs fight home over Eagles Cats edge Hawks in thriller Smith miss hands Cat..>> view original
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